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Need to factory reset your phone, but not sure how to do it? Whether you’re an Android or iOS user, it only takes a few simple steps to complete the process. Why Should I Factory Reset My Smartphone? As the term suggests, a factory reset will restore your device…

This winter weather can be loads of fun, but what is decidedly less fun is seeing your smartphone slide out of your pocket during a snowball fight, and watching as it plunges into a cloud of frosty flakes. The cold weather is known to cause issues with battery power, but…

If you're considering upgrading your existing iPhone to a newer model like the iPhone 8 or iPhone X, or don't want to run the risk of losing your favourite photos and personal files if your current device is lost, stolen or damaged, then creating a backup is a must. Of…

With technology forever evolving and used daily worldwide, what the future holds isn’t just in the inventor’s hands, but determined by the people that use it too – the consumers. This is especially relevant in the designing of new smartphones, with consumer-demand for specific features, driving forward technological advancements.…

Find yourself frequently faced with the dreaded 'Storage Almost Full' notification? Or do you keep missing out the latest apps because you don't have enough space left on your smartphone? Running out of storage can be a nightmare for any smartphone user, but there's no need to despair if you…

Technology moves at such a blistering pace that it’s hard to keep up with every new gadget and innovation - and inevitably, some of it ends up on the cutting room floor. Take a look at a few of the next big things that turned out to be big…

Have you got a great idea for a live video series, or just want to broadcast an event as it happens? Streaming real-time, unedited footage to your social media followers, aka Going Live, has been gaining traction over the past couple of years, and platforms have been quick to provide…

Emoji don't just appear out of nowhere. Behind every avocado, unicorn and taco, someone, somewhere, has had to suggest, approve, design and create each individual image. In fact, there's a huge group of people in charge of developing new emoji. They review requests, identify potential issues and, most importantly, help…

Google Assistant first appeared on the scene in 2016. Originally a part of the Google Home smart speaker, it made the leap to smartphones a few months later with the arrival of Google's first handsets, the Pixel and Pixel XL. The tech giant has been busy refining its virtual assistant…

If you live in a busy, built-up city it might be strange to remember that not everyone in the UK receives a super-fast phone signal. For many smartphone users, particularly those who live in remote locations, being unable to send texts and make calls at home can still be a…

With the launch of iPhone X as part of iPhone's 10th anniversary, facial recognition technology has been thrown into the spotlight. As one of the signature features of Apple’s new premium device, it hasn't failed to generate heaps of discussion. Whether you're a little unsure, or fully ready to…